Quantity Surveyor

Responsibilities

• Maintain strong commercial control of term contractors to manage costs and performance against contract targets.
• Control external contract expenditure through scope control, change management, and financial verification processes.
• Audit contract administration and delivery functions to ensure business compliance with established processes.
• Measure supplier performance against KPIs and prepare associated reports to implement improvements.
• Provide contract benchmarks, cost data, budget forecasts, and performance data for business improvement.
• Manage contractual relationships and resolve disputes by interfacing directly with senior contractor staff.
• Develop project scopes, identify risks, and prepare budgets and Risk Registers for Target Cost works.
• Represent the Energy Networks during negotiation meetings regarding Target Price and risk allocation.

Requirements

• Proven ability to provide strong commercial leadership within an energy or infrastructure environment.
• Strong numeracy and financial management skills to solve complex problems and manage budgets.
• Excellent relationship management skills to build rapport with internal customers and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in report writing and the ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
• Strong negotiation skills, specifically regarding Target Price and risk allocation.
• Ability to mitigate commercial risk through the development and use of Risk Registers.
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and financial control procedures.
• Experience with framework, partnership, and term/service level agreement contracts.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£55,000 - £68,750) reviewed annually.
• Double match pension (up to a 10% company contribution).
• 36 days of annual leave plus holiday purchase options.
• Share schemes and technology vouchers.
• Electric Vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes.
• Comprehensive healthcare options including dental and private medical insurance.
• Life assurance (4x salary).

About the Company

Iberdrola is a global energy leader and a world leader in wind energy. Through its subsidiary SP Energy Networks, the company manages critical electricity transmission infrastructure across the UK, supporting the transition to Net Zero. Iberdrola is committed to sustainable energy models, investing heavily in renewable energy, smart grids, and digital transformation.